Rock formation along the Tasman peninsula – South Coast of Tasmania
The three spires of the Sassolungo Massif from the Sella Pass in the Dolomites Mountains of northern Italy. The Dolomites, also known as “the Pale Mountains” are quite a unique mountain range, just south of the European Alps. Most Dolomitic peaks have their own character and are easily identified. Their beauty is what first attracted me to photography when I was just a child. The camera allowed me to bring their exotic and dramatic beauty home with me. Needless to say, I visit these peaks yearly, just to be near them….....
The distinctive peak of Ra Gusela at the summit of the Giau Pass, near Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Italian Dolomites.
Dolomites, Italy.
A completely opportunistic shot. My husband Nick and I were picnicking in a beautiful leafy little valley in the Brenta Dolomites of northern Italy, when Nick spotted this. It appears to be a solitary wasp of sorts, sitting on a fist-sized comb and she is feeding and tending to her larvae which you can actually see in the cells. As with many macros, I couldn’t appreciate what was going on until I processed the image. Ain’t nature wonderful?! ;o)
This tiny little church is at the summit of the Falzarego Pass near Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites of northern Italy. The design of the church seems to mimic the shape of peak of Sass di Stria in the background. To the far left are the permanently snowy peaks of the Marmolada massif.
The beautiful, unspoiled, relatively isolated (until I opened my big mouth) Val di Funes, in the northern part of the Italian Dolomites. Each year when we visit the Dolomites (home from home – remember I AM a marmot), we try to get to spend a few hours, with a picnic (make mine an Asti Spumante!) in this peaceful and amazing place. Unfortunately, the vista here faces north – we need to try and get here earlier/later in the day for a clearer shot of those jagged spires.
Hi Bubblers – sorry I haven’t been around to admire your beautiful offerings lately but I’m just back from our annual caravan trip to the Italian Dolomites. I’ve waited many years to capture this gem of a lake in decent conditions and am fairly happy that I’ve done so. Lake Carezza and the Latemar mountains, near Nova Levante, Trentino, Italy.
Peaks of the Sassolungo Massif (topped by clouds) and part of the Sella Massif (right) as seen from the Funivia as it descends from Sass Pordoi. Trentino, Dolomites, Italy.
Why do Alpine Cows wear Bells? Because their Horns don’t work! :o( Groooooooannnn! Two lovely ladies relaxing in the meadows surrounding Lago de Antorno. In the distance we see the south face of the Tre Cime di Laveredo. Misurina, Italy.
Peaks of the Croda da Lago as seen from the Passo Falzarego, late afternoon. Dolomites, Italy.
Many of my marmot relatives live in burrows which look out onto this view! Their burrows emerge in meadows of swathes of colourful alpine wildflowers – it’s a tough life! :o) The peaks of the Sassolungo as seen from the Sella Pass, Dolomites, Italy.
A small church located in the Pordoi Pass, Dolomite Mountains, Italy. Canon 400D, f22, 1/13, 10mm, ISO100, 1 shot pseudo-HDR processed in Photomatix Pro See more of my work at Dan Biggins Photography.
Saw these two goats in the Val Nambrone in Northern Italy! It seems like even goats enjoy a back massage now and then…....... ;o) And as for the reason they are wearing bells round their necks – well they don’t even have horns to toot!!!
Scanning old negatives from my archive, I have found a photograph of Cinque Torri (Five Towers) and Tofanas taken very late in the afternoon. I liked the combination of dark clouds and remaining summer haze that made the background looking very flat like in a painting. Just before clouds covered the sun completely, last rays fell on the Cinque Torri, a group of rocks very popular by climbers. To complete the feeling I had about the picture, I’ve applied ‘colored pencils’ filter in post-processing of this photograph. Dolomiti, Italy. August 2001. Canon EOS 500N, Sigma 28-135. Post-processing: retouch, sharpening, colored pencils, color enhancement, blend modes. Detail of the image showing the ‘color pencils’ effect:
Fanes is a Dolomite group located just next to well-known Tofana group, close to Falzarego Pass, Italy. This photograph shows Lagazuoi (on the left side, in shadows) and Fanis (central in the background, mostly sunlit) subgroups, with Col dei Bos (sunlit ridge) in foreground, as seen from a path close to Rifugio Averau. August 2001. Dolomiti, Italy. Canon EOS 500N, Sigma 28-135. Post-processing: retouch, sharpening, colored pencils, color enhancement, blend modes, burn.
One of the many awesome peaks in the Eastern Dolomites of North-East Italy. This one is near Cortina d’Ampezzo, and like most of this range, exhibits beautiful pink and orange hues at sunset. (The scientifically-inclined might like to know that these mountains are composed of mineralized coral.) (PLEASE enlarge)
Oh dear, I’m getting broody for the Italian Dolomites today, but fortunately I’ll be back there in 2 weeks time… This is the south side of the Sella Massif as seen from the the top of Marmolada Cable Car Station. I’m hoping to get up there in better weather, one day…and you see that green mountain in the middle – well that’s where some of my marmot relatives “hang out” as Jay would say! What a view, eh??? I’ve never suggested you view larger, but since this is a pano crop, it might be nice…. ;o)
Hi folks, I’m back from Merrie Olde Italy where the weather wasn’t great for photos much of the time but what the heck – this was snapped on the last day which was good – typical! The lovely Val Badia and Piz dles Conturines on the right, as seen from the Valparola pass, Dolomites, Italy. Canon EOS 5D MkII with Canon EF 24-105mm IS L f/4
Shot during a good spell of weather, this is part of the awesome Brenta Massif – probably my favourite peaks in the whole of the Italian Dolomites. It sounds cliched, but photos cannot do justice to the overpowering presence of these big rocks… Canon EOS 5D MkII with Canon EF 24-105mm L IS f.4
Rocky outcrop of the Sassolungo as seen from the Gardena Pass, Dolomites, Italy. Canon EOS 5D MkII with Canon EF 24-105mm L IS f/4
Croda dal Lago as seen from the Falzarego Pass in the early evening light! Dolomites, near Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Canon EOS 5D MkII with Canon EF 24-105mm L IS f/4
Stuck for a title, so basically this is the Sassolungo and Sella Massifs as seen from the Pordoi Pass, Dolomites, Italy. Canon EOS 5D MkII with Canon EF 24-105mm L IS f/4
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